S111/26 - Information Governance Manager and Data Protection Officer

South Eastern Regional College; Lisburn; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Public holidays

NILGOSC CARE pension

Corporate healthcare cash plan

Annual health checks onsite

Cycle to Work scheme

Professional development

Job summary

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) seeks an Information Governance Manager and Data Protection Officer to oversee data protection, information governance, and advisory duties. The post is full-time, 36 hours per week, across Bangor, Lisburn, Newtownards or Downpatrick campuses.

The role requires ensuring compliance with data protection laws, governance codes, and advising management on risk. A strong governance background and statutory DPO responsibilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in information governance and data protection.
• Knowledge of UK GDPR / DPA 2018 and FOI.
• Public sector or FE sector experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with GDPR, FOI and information governance standards.
• Act as Data Protection Officer and governance advisor to the College.
• Develop and implement information governance policies and training.
• Liaise with campus sites (Bangor, Lisburn, Newtownards, Downpatrick) to embed practices.

Skills

Data protection

Governance

Compliance

Job description

Information Governance Manager and Data Protection Officer

• Band 8, SCP 36 - 39, £47,181 - £50,269 per annum
• To Be Confirmed: Bangor, Lisburn, Newtownards or Downpatrick

INFORMATION GOVERNANCE MANAGER & DATA PROTECTION OFFICER

Full-time, permanent post, 36 hours per week.

Monday to Thursday 8.45am – 5pm & Friday 8.45am – 3.30pm

Bangor, Lisburn, Newtownards or Downpatrick Campus

ABOUT US

Northern Ireland’s Further Education sector is a key driver of both economic and social inclusion. SERC as a college is a hub of innovation, collaboration and industry partnerships along with a strong community focus. We pride ourselves on delivering internationally recognised high-quality, industry-relevant courses, which equip our students with the skills necessary to grow and shape our economy and to transform their own lives in doing so. We are committed to continuous improvement and to fostering a supportive culture of creativity and inclusivity as a catalyst for success.

If you’re interested in being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking institution that helps benefit society and creates transformational opportunities for learners, SERC may have a role for you.

The College offers a wide range of employee benefits, rewards and recognitions:

• 26 days annual leave + 12 public holidays (plus 6 additional annual leave days after 5 years’ service)
• Additional leave to supplement closures during Easter, July & Christmas.
• NILGOSC defined benefiter CARE pension scheme with employer contribution rate of 15.5%.
• Annual free health checks onsite.
• Free access to College gym facilitiesalong with reduced rate membership with a range of gyms.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Teachers Credit Union.
• Continuous Professional Development opportunities via our dedicated Learning Academy.

INFORMATION GOVERNANCE MANAGER & DATA PROTECTION OFFICER

Full-time, permanent post, 36 hours per week.

Monday to Thursday 8.45am – 5pm & Friday 8.45am – 3.30pm

Bangor, Lisburn, Newtownards or Downpatrick Campus

ABOUT US

Northern Ireland’s Further Education sector is a key driver of both economic and social inclusion. SERC as a college is a hub of innovation, collaboration and industry partnerships along with a strong community focus. We pride ourselves on delivering internationally recognised high-quality, industry-relevant courses, which equip our students with the skills necessary to grow and shape our economy and to transform their own lives in doing so. We are committed to continuous improvement and to fostering a supportive culture of creativity and inclusivity as a catalyst for success.

If you’re interested in being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking institution that helps benefit society and creates transformational opportunities for learners, SERC may have a role for you.

The College offers a wide range of employee benefits, rewards and recognitions:

• 26 days annual leave + 12 public holidays (plus 6 additional annual leave days after 5 years’ service)
• Additional leave to supplement closures during Easter, July & Christmas.
• NILGOSC defined benefiter CARE pension scheme with employer contribution rate of 15.5%.
• Corporate healthcare cash plan scheme.
• Annual free health checks onsite.
• Free access to College gym facilitiesalong with reduced rate membership with a range of gyms.
• Mind Yourself health & wellbeing initiatives.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Teachers Credit Union.
• Continuous Professional Development opportunities via our dedicated Learning Academy.

We currently have a vacancy for an Information Governance Manager and Data Protection Officer:

JOB PURPOSE

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) believes that good information governance and assurance practice should be embedded in the way the College operates.

The Information Governance Manager and Data Protection Officer (DPO) role is to enable and ensure that each corporate function and academic school, and all members of staff, uphold this principle.

The role’s core objective is to ensure the College complies with all current and future information governance legislation related to data protection, e-privacy and Freedom of Information and governance codes of practice, advising on appropriate management of associated risks.

The College, as a public body, is mandated to designate a Data Protection Officer under the current UK GDPR / DPA 2018. SERC is a data controller that is considered a Public Authority which therefore requires the College to maintain a Data Protection Officer function. As the Data Protection Officer, the post-holder will fulfil the statutory obligation and responsibilities of this office. The Data Protection Officer aspect of the role is a governance and advisory role and requires application of in-depth knowledge of data protection and information laws to the College sector.

For further information on the main duties and responsibilities of this role, please see attached job description.

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